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nix · 07-27-2012, 12:57 AM

This is one of the more confusing threads I've read in a while. There are two separate discussions going on (subframe tow holes/plugs and boot strut top holes/plugs).

It seems unlikely that the forward subframe holes would cause this, and if it is caused by splash back from the wheel arch, plugging the strut top hole doesn't look like it would help as the actual strut top will just sit full of water below it.

If it is coming in around the strut you might have to seal it somehow, maybe cut a big washer fom some rubber.

But I'd install the two sets of plugs and hit both areas with a pressure hose to see what happens.

07-27-2012, 12:57 AM	#111
nix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: AVO BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 997 Thanked 826 Times in 397 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s)	This is one of the more confusing threads I've read in a while. There are two separate discussions going on (subframe tow holes/plugs and boot strut top holes/plugs). It seems unlikely that the forward subframe holes would cause this, and if it is caused by splash back from the wheel arch, plugging the strut top hole doesn't look like it would help as the actual strut top will just sit full of water below it. If it is coming in around the strut you might have to seal it somehow, maybe cut a big washer fom some rubber. But I'd install the two sets of plugs and hit both areas with a pressure hose to see what happens. __________________ My build thread Last edited by nix; 07-27-2012 at 01:08 AM.